Usually, when “unity of use” comes up in an eminent domain case, the property owner is the one arguing that everything hangs together, and the condemnor is the one saying the pieces are separate. Unity means a bigger larger parcel,
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UPDATE: The PUC Approved the Howard-Solstice 765kV High Voltage Powerline
The Howard-Solstice Transmission Line is no longer a proposal. The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the 765kV transmission line, and right-of-way takings will begin in coming months. These large powerlines will span 370 miles across 14 counties, cross countless
West Texas Landowners Face a New Threat From the Longshore-to-Drill Hole 765 kV Project
In West Texas, the booming demand for power from data centers and oil and gas operations is fueling a massive expansion of the electric grid, but landowners are the ones being forced to bear the cost. Longshore Switch to Drill
The Dinosaur-to-Longshore 765 kV Project Is Coming, and Texas Landowners Could Pay the Price
The Public Utility Commission of Texas recently approved Oncor’s proposed Dinosaur Switch to Longshore 765 kV Transmission Line. The proposed lines are part of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, spanning 242.6 miles across West and Central Texas1. However,
WTG Temple Transmission Pipeline – Williamson and Bell Counties
The WTG Temple Transmission pipeline will impact landowners in Williamson and Bell Counties. WTG has already begun sending offers to take permanent easements for the project. If you are a landowner who may be affected, here’s what you need to
What Austin’s Light Rail Project Means for Property Owners
Austin’s Light Rail Project is moving from planning to property taking. The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has already begun taking land, and more property owners can expect to receive survey requests, purchase offers, and other notices as the project moves
The Howard-Solstice Transmission Line: What You Should Know
A transmission line can cost you far more than the land covered by the easement. If your property is affected by the proposed Howard-Solstice Transmission Line, you could face reduced property value, limits on future development, and damages that may not be
Massive New Transmission Lines Are Headed Across Texas
Texas’ first 765-kilovolt transmission lines could permanently reshape the land they cross. If your property falls along the proposed Bell County East to Big Hill or Big Hill Switch to Sand Lake Switch routes, you could face a massive utility
Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Hannah Sliva Speak at No East Loop BBQ Social in Bryan, Texas
Last week, Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Hannah Sliva had the privilege of speaking at the April No East Loop BBQ Social in Bryan, TX. The event brought together a full room of landowners and community members to discuss the
Justin Hodge Interviewed Regarding the Trident Intrastate Pipeline Project on Houston Matters
Justin Hodge, Marrs Ellis & Hodge LLP partner, was interviewed on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen regarding the upcoming Kinder Morgan Trident Pipeline project crossing the State of Texas. You can listen to it here: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2025/02/06/512730/city-budget-crisis-feb-6-2025/
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